Inventory Control Specialist-Retail

Job description

Who is Russell Cellular?
Russell Cellular is a Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer that has been in business since 1993. We are a part of Verizon’s Big 6 program and was awarded Verizon Wireless Partner of the Year for 2018. Our Home Office is based in Battlefield, MO. Our mission is to be the most successful and respected agent in the markets we serve. Our success will not be a matter of chance, but of commitment to the core values that define us.
Russell Cellular has three pillars we live by: Opportunity, Value and Team.
Opportunity: Russell Cellular will partner with you to grow in your career by providing ongoing opportunities to increase your skills and achieve your aspirations.
Value: All Russell Cellular employees deserve to feel valued and we do this through recognition, consistent coaching and feedback, and ongoing training.
Team: Russell Cellular is grounded in a team culture where we expect everyone to help those around themselves to succeed.
Why Russell Cellular?
Here are some reasons why Russell Cellular is the company for you!
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K after your 1st year
Paid Time Off and Vacation time earned
Listed in Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Awarded the Dynamic Dozen Award from the Springfield Business Journal in 2017 and 2018.
600+ locations & 2000+ employees with continued growth annually
What will you do in your role?
As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will be working with our retail locations to assist with day-to-day inventory control, including inventory counts, receiving, and more. Additionally, you will be managing inventory logistics as shipments are sent to our retail locations and communicating with our teams on any discrepancies. You are a part of a retail support team that is critical to the success of inventory management in our locations.
We want you to be an Inventory Control expert!
Bring individualism and passion to our department. Being an expert is about assisting stores in a timely manner, helping your peers in the sales field through problem solving and collaboration, and communicating through any items that need to be resolved! We will count on you to deliver the best experience to every employee, every time.
Job Responsibilities
The items listed below include a basic description of what the Inventory Control Specialist will be doing on a day-to-day basis, but is not limited to these items:
Provide email and phone support to all Russell Cellular retail locations
Assist stores with completing their weekly and monthly inventory counts
Manage the logistics of all inventory shipments to our retail locations
Inform stores of any delays in shipping and receiving in their locations
Reconcile missing inventory through communication and an investigative process
Job Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Strong computer skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Experience with inventory control & logistics preferred
1-year experience working with virtual inventory preferred
1-year experience working with physical inventory preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, etc.
Effective phone and email communication with colleagues
Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of company products and services
Maintain inventory control processes and procedures
Develop and maintain knowledge of Russell Cellular and Verizon Wireless policies and procedures
Able to work within a structured team environment
Able to work independently and multi-task in order to achieve Home Office goals
Able to work effectively with others
Able to work as part of a dynamic team and be flexible
Positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
Professional appearance